Full Sail adds four new degree programs, including two on campus

Full Sail University has launched four new degree programs, the school announced July 23.

The degrees are:

• Master of science in business intelligence, available online: This 12-month program provides students with graduate-level instruction that develops the technical, business and analytic competencies needed for effective organizational decision-making. It includes graduate courses in data management, qualitative analysis and business intelligence technologies. Students also will learn about data mining methodologies, pattern recognition and analysis, and process modeling, and will examine real-world business challenges through advanced lessons in data visualization, creative reporting, case studies, project management and leadership development.

• Master of science in mobile gaming, available online: The students will learn the roles and workflow found in a game studio – from concept development to advanced programming, QA testing and deployment. Within this 12-month degree program, students expand on their programming skills focusing on the unique needs of mobile, while learning how to maximize the game experience by using mobile technologies such as GPS to enhance multiplayer elements. Courses explore how game theory research can be applied to improve the player experience through interactivity, immersion, and engagement. Through a player-centered perspective, students examine research on the psychology of gaming, play patterns, and game place mechanics, with special attention given to motivation and learning processes.

• Master of fine arts in film production, available at the Winter Park campus: It provides an advanced education in behind-the-scenes filmmaking, with students working in teams to complete multiple films and related projects. This 12-month program teaches storytelling, visual aesthetics and technical roles, as well as the techniques and business strategies needed to bring completed works to audiences. Students learn how to assess the viability of a film script, develop the planning required for film production, manage talent, and understand the legal and business considerations of filmmaking. Students will get hands-on experience with industry equipment, software and technology while building a graduate-level portfolio.

• Bachelor of science in software development, available at the Winter Park campus: In this 21-month program, students explore the design, development and implementation of various software-based solutions and products for business, entertainment and consumer markets. The courses cover programming languages and skills, software design skills and various software development methodologies. Students will create and develop real applications while learning about the different needs of small programming projects and large-enterprise software-systems projects.

“We are excited to announce this recent expansion to our degree program offerings,” said Garry Jones, President of Full Sail University, in a news release. “As the entertainment, media and technology industries continue to advance, we have recognized the need for skilled individuals in each of these respective fields and have built programs to educate, engage and prepare our graduates for future-focused career opportunities.”